Washington visit boosts Pittsburg government building pace
Superintendent Malone met with Supervising Architect Windrim to pledge efforts to speed the post office project. Architect Pattison of Philadelphia will inspect progress soon and report to Windrim, with Malone facing renewed supervision and potential shakeups if delays persist.
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Malone
Pittsburg
Windrim
Pattison
Philadelphia
Wassixeros
the Tressury
James Andrews
Washington
Mr. Malone
Colonel Andrews
Secretary of the Treasury
McKean
Department
Lichtses
Mineral Barge Railroad Sues Ives Firm in Receivership Bid
The Mineral Barge Railroad Company files a bill in the U S Circuit Court Southern District of New York seeking to void an assignment to Cromwell and to appoint a receiver. It alleges fraud after a Kings County judgment of 450984 27 against H S Ives Co and unsatisfied executions. The suit aims to halt disposition of firm property by Ives Staynor L Ive & Co and others.
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New York
Mineral Barge Railroad Company
Michigan
United States Circuit Court For
Southern District of New York
Ives
George H. Staynor
L Ive & Co
Williamelson Cromwell
Teedggea Orang
Charles W. Cass
James C. Carter
Tenn Senator seeks lower bridge height on Mississippi at Memphis
Senator Harris of Tennessee introduced a bill to amend the act authorizing a Mississippi river bridge at Memphis by reducing the required height above high water from 75 to 65 feet. Pittsburgh rivermen recall past fights in two Congresses over bridge clearance and will likely oppose any amendment. Senator Bayne believes rivermen will mount at least a token effort to block the change.
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Washington
Harris
Tennessee
Senate
Mississippi River
Memphis
Tenn
Pittsburgh
Bayne
Tariff on iron and steel progress report
A Ways and Means Committee member with Western Pennsylvania interests says the tariff bill is advancing and will likely reproduce the Senate version. He notes support for iron and steel provisions and indicates a House report within a week or ten days.
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Washngton
Ways and Means Committee
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Congress
Pitwburg
Detective McCarthy Hosts Raid After Party Arrests
Thirteen people were arraigned in Yorkville Police Court following a party hosted by Detective McCarthy in a rented room. The event led to arrests tied to serial thefts from Theresa Callahan and other victims, with suspect James Smith and Martin aiding raids.
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Yorkville
McCarthy
James Smith
Smith
Officer Benning
Martin
Local W. C. T. U. Fight Draws National Attention
The conflict within the Woman's Christian Temperance Union over Mrs. J Ellen Foster continues to attract national notice. Supporters in Pittsburg back her defense while opponents doubt the new non partisan movement and its backing. Critics cite past failed non partisan groups and warn the organization may be tied to party politics, as letters from unions across the country express mixed support and skepticism.
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Temperance
W. M. Price
Non-Partisan Amendment Association
Pennsylvania
Non-Partisan Temperance Society
Blaine
Republican Party
South
The
Voice
New York
Women's Christian Temperance Alliance
National Executive Committee
New Alliance
Campbell
William B. Rhoadez
Hottest Congressional district fight warned in Erie Crawford area
A Crawford county resident predicts a fierce Erie district contest with incumbent Culbertson seeking renomination amid court house ring influence. Possible challenger John C. Sturtevant of Conneautville favored by Crawford supporters. Erie county opposition likely to back a local candidate. The district’s political maneuvering is expected to intensify in coming months.
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Washington
Erie
Crawford County
Culbertson
Crawford
John C. Sturtevant
Conneautville
Girard
Sturtevant
Erie County
Judge and attorney narrowly escape gunfire in Chicago court
In Judge Clifford's North Side Court a revolver discharged during the trial of Scharfer. Assistant State Attorney Neely and Judge Clifford were within range as the bullet shattered toward the floor, triggering a momentary panic. Officer Maddox had earlier removed all bullets from the weapon.
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ChicaGco
Secretary McGinley Not Ill at New York Hotel
A report that J. R. McGinley secretary of the Philadelphia Gas Company is dangerously ill at a New York hotel is false. He is not in the city. hotel attaches report no illness. Thomas J. Gillespie is registered with him.
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New York
J. R. McGinley
Philadelphia Gas Company
Fifth Avenue
Dispatch
Mrs. Leslie Carter Signs Two Year Stage Contract
New York January 29 Mrs Leslie Carter the Chicago divorcee has signed a two year contract with E D Price now manager for Richard Mansfield to play in ey plays She will appear at the Broadway theater first and Price says she will have first class support.
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New Yor
Leslie Carter
Chicago
E. D. Price
Richard Mansfield
Price
City reports 124 deaths last week with surge over prior year
The city recorded 124 deaths in the past week, 47 more than the same week last year. About half the fatalities stemmed from breathing apparatus problems, with 38 victims under five and 13 over seventy.
Patents Issued to Western Pa Ohio and W Virginia Inventors
A list of United States patents issued to inventors from Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia on Tuesday January 3. Names include Joseph Ackerman Mansfield Ohio. J C Barrett Meadville Pa. F T Fish clear. Edward Boyer Dayton Ohio. Joshua L Clark Pittsburgh Pa. Jordan L Park Pittsburgh Pa. Thomas J Cook Fremont Ohio. William A Cooper West Grove Pa. H Dixon J Kopp Dayton Ohio. and others.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
C. D. Levis
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Joseph Ackerman
Mansfield
J. C. Barrett
F. T. Fish
Meadville
C. Bishop
Brooklyn
Edward
Pittspurg
Jordan L. Park
Thomas J. Cook
William A. Cooper
West Grove
H. Dixon
J. Kopp
Dayton
Cee Pittsburg
Bargain Sale On Mackintosh Coats And Seal Jackets
A sale ad announces B. and B. Ladies Mackintosh Ulsters at 15 dollars and Gents imported Mackintosh coats at 350 dollars each. It notes a range from Alaska Seal Jackets to ladies and children’s wraps, all reduced today.
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Mackintosh Ulsters
Alaska
Men's Pants Price Reductions in Bold Dollar Deals
Catalog notes drastic discounts on men's trousers with varied prices. Prominent lines show all-wool and assorted fabric pants slashed to low figures such as 9c, 150, and 190 in a single sale list. The sequence emphasizes savings and multiple price points.
Caps Sale Price Reductions for Men Women and Children
Retail roundup shows discounts on fur caps and hats for men women and children. Prices slashed on fur turbans seal caps jersey caps cassimere caps seated caps and boys caps with several items reduced to under a dollar and others into the 20s and 30s cents range.
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Brighton
Mr. Windrim
Michigan Corporation
Pillsbergers
J. Ellen Foster
Cleveland
Jos, Horve & Co
Penn Avenue
Rosenbaum & Co
George Hrnsich
ceseseeree-e-e-eHomestead
Anna Horas
Boyce
Mary Boyce
I Street
Allegheny City
Bucher
Catherine Buches
St Michael’s B.C
Southside
Conley
Peter ConLry
Meyran Avenue
Oskland
Fripay
Colbert
H. Wolfe
Almond Alley
Butler Street
Fortieth
Forty First
Evans
Davi J. Evans, Sr
David Powers
John Evans Carr
Fourth Street
McKeesport
Farpay
Hill
Robinson Street
Allecheny
Erma Hil
Joseph Hill
Halpin
Pauline Clark Halpin
James P
Mary B. Halpin
Franklin Street
Allegheny
Klotz
Fr. m
Leinen Street
Mary Kiorz
Fredac
Sixth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Txtursdat
E Pal
Fortieth Street
Jane Mansfield
Morgan
John B. Morgan
Sixwenth Street
Meskimen
Lizare M
Charles P. Meskimen
Shady Avenue
East End
Cincinnati
D. C
Mertz
R. Chartiers Township
Eva Muntz
Furoau
Ochsenhist
Anna Christina
Charles Ochsenhist
George
Barbara Fraidel
Spring Garden Avenue
Catharine Owens
Thirteenth Street
Ninth Ward
Janus
Jonn Rudolph
Acmetonia
Penn Railroad
West Penn Railroad
Oakland Cemetery
Kiamacia
Indiana
Kate Clair
J. Ross Snivesey
D.C. Clapp
Roup Street
Insmeister
Soho
Zinameister
M’ginley
Ayer
Melvinich
Canaan Centre
N. H
Royer
H. J. King
Bishopville, Md
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Droggiata
Blooker
Ames Archibald & Sro
Svemie
Central Hotel
Insurance Co
North America
Stew William
Western Insurance CO. OF
Alexander Nimick
John B. Jackson
rTe Walp
Brussels
McClintock &Co
Fifth Ave
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St. and Park
Way
the Money Saving Stores
Pittsburg, PA
Scott
Penn Ave
J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Arenas
tel-Trsu
American Fire Surance Company
Edwards & Mey, Ag
C. D
Hodeley
Danziger’s
Sixth Street
Ano
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Barre Ee
Gusky
Market Street
Matirissa
Berlin Alley
Fifty-fourth Street
McCandless Street
City of
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of Pennsylvanis
City
Fifty-fourth
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Plummer Ouews
Forty-seventh Street
Cottoney
Pitsburg
Commonwealth of
Assembly of of Ecuanees
Sn of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Aoelvanis
Wright
Twen Street
Kearcher Forest
Greenfield Avenue
Forrester Street
Pittabure
Kearcher Street
Eircontena Avenue
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